Our location in the Kaanapali Resort provides you with the opportunity to shop till you drop next door in the Whalers Village, take in a round or two of golf across the street at Kaanapali Golf Course, or relax and enjy the beautiful Pacific Ocean. There are activities available close by that will interest almost anyone. Swimming, tennis, golf, fishing, surfing, boogey boarding, parasailing, jet skiing, biking, hiking, and horseback riding are all available nearby. Fine dining, live theater, movie theaters, majic shows, and art galeries abound.
WHALING MUSEUM
Next to the Whaler in The Whaler's Village is a whaling museum : http://www.whalersvillage.com/museum.htm
MAUI OCEAN CENTER 192
Maalaea Road, Wailuku
Since the $20-million Maui Ocean Center opened in March 1998, this state-of-the-art facility has lured visitors from around the globe with a fascinating glimpse of Hawai's undersea world and marine life. Through years of research and meticulous care, Maui Ocean Center has gathered the best and most unique collection of Hawai'i's marine life. As a result, what would take weeks, if not a lifetime to explore in the wild, can easily be seen in a leisurely, stroll through the facility in one day. Maui Ocean Center is open daily, from 9AM to 5PM (6PM in July and August). The Ocean Center (http://www.mauioceancenter.com/) is within a short drive.
MAUI MYTH AND MAGIC THEATER
Ulalena is a live show well worth seeing at the Maui Myth and Magic Theater: http://wwwmauitheatre.com
WARREN AND ANNABELLE'S
A wonderful magic show, the finest that we have ever seen that will entertain young and old is located in Lahaina: Warren and Annabelle's http://www.warrenandannabelles.com/the_show.html
MAUI ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER
The Maui Arts and Cultural Center in Wailuku has a variety of live shows and concerts: http://www.mauiarts.org/
HAWAII NATURE CENTER 875 Iao Valley Road, Iao Valley
The Hawaii Nature Center in the Iao Valley is a good pick for the whole family. Geared for children, it's no less fascinating to adults. The museum features more than 30 hands-on exhibits and activities, all designed to tell the story of Hawaii's natural history. A towering glass solarium presents ever-changing views of Iao Valley; rushing water flows into touch pools and aquariums are filled with native stream life. The Rainforest Walk guide will share the lore and legend of this history-rich valley. The Museum and Gift Shop are open daily from 10AM to 4PM. Rainforest Walks can be booked at 11:30AM or 1:30PM Mon-Fri;11AM or 2PM on Sat-Sun. Walkers must be at least five years old.
MAUI HISTORICAL SOCIETY BAILEY HOUSE MUSEUM 2375-A Main Street, Wailuku
Explore a missionary home and surrounding gardes and discover Hawaiian culture and crafts. This museum offers visitors an opportunity to exameine and appreciate the authentic native Hawaiian artifacts as well as Hawaiian history and culture. The Museum and Gift Shop are open Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 4PM.
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS HUMPBACK WHALE NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY 726 South Kihei Road, Kihei
Brilliantly displayed with murals of undersea life, the center offers educational exhibits, artifacts, reading and video materials on the Humpback Whales and their habitat. Free lectures and educational materials. Open Monday through Friday from 10AM to 3PM.
MAUI TROPICAL PLANTATION highway 30, Waikapu
This 60-acre, woring plantation grows a cornucopia of fruits and flowers. See what's in the ground on a narrated, 40-minute tram tour, including Maui's thriving pineapple and sugar cane industries. Tours depart every 45 minutes 10AM-4PM daily. The plantation's marketplace has a large selection of official Made-on-Maui products. There are lots of edible goodies like Maui onions, Maui Potato Chips, pineapple jelly, and mango tea. Pineapple cutting demos are 11:30AM and 2:30PM daily. Admission to the grounds is free, open 9AM to 5PM daily.
KAHANU GARDEN Hana
On the rugged Hana coast, Kahanu Garden grows in spledid isolation, nestled in one of the largest, untamed native hala (Pandanus) forests in the Islands. Learn the cultural relationships between the people and these remarkable plants that were transported around the Pacific on ancient voyaging canoes. Situated in the storied land of Honomaele, Kahanu Garden is the home to Piilanihale, a massive lave rock structure believed to be the largest heiau (ancient place of worship) in Polynesia. Open Monday through Friday 10AM-4PM.
SUGAR CANE TRAIN Lahaina
With a blast of its steam whistle, the locomotive chugs along a six-mile stretch of track at a leisurely pace. The Sugar Cane train crosses a 325 foot curved wooden trestle whose elevation yeilds panoramic views of neighboring islands and the West Maui Mountains. The sugar Train operates daily from 10AM to 4:45PM.
Maui is renowned for some of the finest beaches in the world, with more miles of swimmable beach than any other Hawaiian island. Along with the sparkling blue water, experience the uniquely black, garnet or salt and pepper shades of sand at certain beaches, due to ancient volcanic activity.
ATLANTIS SUBMARINES Lahaina
The biggest attraction on Maui is more than 100 ft below the ocean. Atlantis Submarines is your ticket to see it. Take a once-in-a-lifetime undersea adventure in an Atlantis Submarine. You will journey into a spectacular blue world more than 100 feet below the surface i spacious air-conditioned comfort. To enhance the sub tour experience and help improve the marine environment, Atlantis embarked on creating an artificial reef in 2005 by sinking the aged replica of a 19th century supply vessel. The sunken Carthaginian, which needed major repairs and would have atherwise been scuttled at sea, is achored to a sandy bolltom in 95 feet of water that is devoid of coral reef. The resulting artificial reef will develop into a self-sustaining habitat for indigenous fish, coral and other marine life. Atlantis Submarines operate daily with scheduled departures at 9AM, 10AM, 12AM , 1PM and 2PM. Reservations are required.
HALEAKALA
Maui is home to Haleakala, the largest dormant volcano in the world, the second highest waterfall in the United States, and some of the most scenic landscape in the world. A visit to the crater of Haleakala by day or at sunrise or a hike into the crater is worth considering. Be sure to call or check the web site for the weather forcast. (
http://haleakala.national-park.com)
On the way to Haleakala National Park be sure and visit Kula which is the center of flower growing on Maui. There are numerous stands beside the road where you can purchase flowers at extremely reasonable prices.